गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Govt seeks judicial review to reverse Supreme Court’s verdict to make PCR test,Covid-19 treatment free Nepal Govt seeks judicial review to reverse Supreme Court’s verdict to make PCR test,Covid-19 treatment free Govt asks apex court to review its previous verdict, arguing that free PCR tests to all as ordered earlier is not viable KathmanduPati November 03, 2020 KATHMANDU – The government has sought a judicial review of the recent Supreme Court’s verdict to provide PCR tests free of cost. Laxman Aryal, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population, filed a petition at the Supreme Court via the Office of Attorney General for a judicial review of last month’s verdict for the government to conduct PCR tests and provide treatment to Covid-19 patients free of cost. In response to a writ petition filed by advocates Keshar Bahadur KC and Lokendra Oli, the Supreme Court had ordered the government to provide PCR tests and treatment services free of cost on October 1. However, the government decided to move to the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict. In its petition to seek judicial review, the Health Ministry argued that the decision to charge money for PCR tests was based on the country’s economic situation and assessment of its capacity to bear the costs. The ministry also stated that the verdict contradicts the court’s previous orders, legal and constitutional provisions of the country. It also said that it is providing free services to the poor and those people who cannot afford the tests and treatment. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal reassures India over border remarks but domestic political fallout… No parking fees required for ‘pick and drop’ for 15… ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine… Government initiates revising school level national curriculum framework 16 percent of children are malnourished in Madhesh RSP delegation holds talks with BJP leadership Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Indian Army Chief General Naravane to visit Nepal in November Mohammed Zahidur Rahman: Countries need to have strong policies to sustain development Crusher, boulder industries asked to abide by new set of rules Home Ministry decides to stop issuing vehicle pass as COVID-19 cases spike World Bank to provide $24 million to support Nepal’s sustainable forestry Dr. Govinda KC begins his 19th Satyagraha from Jumla
